irresistible revolution

this past weekend i picked up on a whim 'irresistible revolution' by shane claiborne. the word i got on the street there was that some liked it, some didn't, so i didn't plan on buying it. however, book impulse takes over and i am defenseless against it (i also picked up a methodist history book & secret message of Jesus by mclaren).

i started reading it out loud on the ride home with jonathon and have enjoyed it since. it's not a high theology book, very accessible to the masses, probably an excellent book for youth and younger adults. i am reading it more as a diary of sorts, than a ministerial text, which helps me to laugh at shane's humor and side jokes. it also gives some perspective on what emotions are behind what he writes. example being, his chapter on going to iraq could almost be interpreted as a "if i don't come back, this is why i gave my life" type of letter.

the only knock on this is that one can get down on themselves that "this is what i've wanted to do" type of internal dialogue as i think many of us get onto ourselves when we get convicted by the spirit. shane goes with that which is admirable & worth lifting up. as i go through the pages i'm not sure what more i'll find, but i am enjoying the thoughts, stories, and prayers of shane in this collection.

Comments

[Sam]

It's a great read. Don't give up. You'll be inspired until the very last page.